Direzza Sport Z1's

Dustin Fredrickson · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:44 pm

ok, so there are some comments on the board eluding to other web sources where the Z1's are getting decent reviews. I know at least Kendt has them actually mounted - initial thoughts from the first week of use?

The 'stones are out of my price range in the 17's I'll need this year, but the Z1's are only slightly more than Azenis. Anybody have any new insight to share? These would be in 17" for the M3 in STU and HPDE duty.

KendtEklund · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:29 pm **Posts:** 1204

Dustin Fredrickson wrote:

ok, so there are some comments on the board eluding to other web sources where the Z1's are getting decent reviews. I know at least Kendt has them actually mounted - initial thoughts from the first week of use?

The 'stones are out of my price range in the 17's I'll need this year, but the Z1's are only slightly more than Azenis. Anybody have any new insight to share? These would be in 17" for the M3 in STU and HPDE duty.

I like - but haven't pushed them too much. This weekend will tell the tale - first L'burg and then CMP

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Can you get them in your sizes? I know there were certain sizes that TR sold out of very quickly. As the word got around, people snapped them up, and Dunlop hadn't anticipated them being so popular.

Judi W just got some on thier Fit, too.

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

I assume you've read this:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... ght=dunlop

They mention a 2-month backorder for the size you're likely to want...

Chris Landi · **Joined:** Mon Mar 08, 2004 6:31 pm **Posts:** 579

Interesting...STirish mentions liking the stock STi 070's. They are a damn good tire. However, I like the 01R's better as daily drivers (wet including) and feel that I am faster on them during autoX. They stick a hell of a lot better during transitions. If the Z1's are better than the 01R's you won't get a better street tire, espcially at their price.

Stephen Westerfield · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:56 pm

KendtEklund wrote:

Judi W just got some on thier Fit, too.

Yup. Hopefully we have some time for fun runs so that I can get a taste of them.

Dustin Fredrickson · **Posted:** Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:40 pm

Update: Jeb and the Rack both confirm that the Z1's are now discontinued. TR tole me that a new tire, the "Z1 Star" is on it's way to replace the Z1, but no ETA (at least not that the guy I talked to could find in his notes).

So, what should "Plan B" be? The easy answer is the RE01R's, but Bridgestone is MIGHTY proud of the common BMW sizes right now (245/40/17 preferred). Azenis are an option, but more than a couple M3 owners have been vocal on their lack of grip, and I have to say my experience yesterday seemed consistent. I am, however, admittedly still deep in the learning curve for this car, and was finding that at times the car could turn more if I just gave it more steering input. You mean this doesn't have a Miata steering rack?? :oops:

What to do, what to do....

Keith Quistorff · **Posted:** Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:49 pm

Doesn't help from a cost standpoint, but the E36 ST* folks on the forums seem to think the Yokohama Advan Neovas may be the top performer. Very pricey, though.

Dustin Fredrickson · **Posted:** Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:50 pm

Keith Quistorff wrote:

Doesn't help from a cost standpoint, but the E36 ST* folks on the forums seem to think the Yokohama Advan Neovas may be the top performer. Very pricey, though.

Yeah, at something approaching $250 a pop, they make the stones look cheap!

MarcusMcRae · **Posted:** Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:28 pm

Dustin Fredrickson wrote:

What to do, what to do....

Get R Comps.

PhilFausz · **Posted:** Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:58 pm

I'm a big fan of the RE01R's. I had the RE010's on the ITR and while the grip was about equal (IMO), Azenies just can't compare to how they wear and ride. I got about 5k out of azenies with the ITR, and I'm in the neighborhood of 8k with these RE01R's and I plan on at least two more autocrosses and a couple thousand more miles. I'm at the same crossroads.

I bet if you look into something with 500 treadwear or higher, you'll be able to use them for several seasons, making them really cheap. Yeah, and if you like them, I'll get a set too! :lol:

ChristopherLin · **Joined:** Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:44 pm **Posts:** 125

my 320 treadwear a/s OE tires has 3k miles on them, 2 test n tunes, and one event, and i have about 2/32" tread left...high treadwear means nothing if you're sliding around everywhere...

i really need to learn to conserve tire at autox.

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

ChristopherLin wrote:

i really need to learn to conserve tire at autox.

Or buy a set of Konis, a set of the smallest wheels that will fit over your brakes shod with Azenis

run for half a season and then buy a Miata. :idea:

Wait, that's what I did with a tire-eating street tired car. YMMV. :wink:

Ryan Holton · **Posted:** Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:33 am

ChristopherLin wrote:

i really need to learn to conserve tire at autox.

Please don't, its great entertainment watching you toss that car around.

ChristopherLin · **Joined:** Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:44 pm **Posts:** 125

Ryan Holton wrote:

Please don't, its great entertainment watching you toss that car around.

haha yea it's great entertainment for me too, but it's pretty costly too. you want to pitch in and buy me some tires? actually these dunlop z1's seem pretty nice...

KendtEklund · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:29 pm **Posts:** 1204

ChristopherLin wrote:

Ryan Holton wrote:

Please don't, its great entertainment watching you toss that car around.

haha yea it's great entertainment for me too, but it's pretty costly too. you want to pitch in and buy me some tires? actually these dunlop z1's seem pretty nice...

I liked them at the track, too. They look to be more durable than the Azenis. I've got to learn to use them to 100% - they squeal like all-seasons at the limit, which for noobs like me is a good thing.

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